Nichola Driver

Dr. Nichola Driver is an assistant professor in her first year at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. Driver teaches Field Research Methods and Program Evaluation.

Most recently, Driver served as a visiting assistant professor at UA Little Rock in the School of Public Affairs where she led the Nonprofit Leadership Studies program. She oversaw service learning projects, internships, and taught courses in program evaluation, health policy, and nonprofit leadership and service.

Her research areas include reproductive health disparities, health policy, and program evaluation and methods. She is currently working on projects related to attitudes toward teen pregnancy, both nationally and in Arkansas, breastfeeding rates among Hispanic immigrants, maternal mental health, and creating healthy communities in Mexico through participatory action.

Driver holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of North Texas and a master’s degree in public administration from UA Little Rock.